How to make a Ceiling Fan Blade Dragonfly

This Ceiling Fan Blade Dragonfly is a great way to use one of my favorite finds. I created a Sunburst Mirror on a episode of Restaurant Impossible using ceiling fan blades and have been using them in projects ever since.

If you are looking to add a bit of character to the outside of your home or garden this summer I’ve got THE project for you! A upcycled Ceiling Fan Blade Dragonfly is a super simple and easy way to bring life to your outside garden.

A few of you have emailed asking where I find all these pieces for my projects. My answer every time is the local Habitat for Humanity ReStores. This is a great resource that I visit a few times a week! Not to mention the pricing is unbelievable and you are supporting a GREAT cause! In fact, this Upcycled Dragonfly project was one that I created for the Tiny House. They are also at garage sales and thrift stores. As long as people are updating their homes, there will be leftover ceiling fans just waiting to be rescued from the trash pile.

Thank you so much Katie! I love using Ceiling Fan blades for projects as they are a dime a dozen and can often get the fan for free. Have you seen my Sunburst Mirror that I did for a episode of Restaurant Impossible? http://divaofdiy.com/a-divas-dumpster-dive-mirror-made-from-ceiling-fan-blades/

What a fun project! I really need to try out that Frog Tape Shape Tape on a project soon (I've tried other ways to paint chevron stripes and it just doesn't work!).
Thanks for sharing with us at the #HomeMattersParty

Once again, you've created one of the best projects ever! How fun for a porch or a couple on a fence! Thank you for sharing it with us at Treasure Box Tuesday- I will be featuring it at this week's party! We get started tomorrow evening (Monday, 7/20)! :)